Child Care Licensor | Social & Health Program Consultant 2 (SHPC2) - Bellevue

Child Care Licensor | Social & Health Program Consultant 2 (SHPC2) - Bellevue

Salary

$64,512.00 - $86,688.00 Annually

Location

King County - Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-09054

Department

Dept of Children, Youth, and Families

Division

Licensing

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title: Child Care Licensor | Social & Health Program Consultant 2 (SHPC2)

Location: 805 156 Ave. NE, Bellevue WA 98007 - This is a flexible hybrid position. Some work may be done remotely, but the role also requires field visits to child care settings and time in the Bellevue office.

Closes: Sunday, November 15th, 2026

Salary: $64,512 - $86,688 Annually - The salary listed does not include the additional 5% premium granted to all King County employees.

Are you someone who works well independently, is self-driven but able to work collaboratively with a team? Do you want to be part of an organization that is purpose driven and passionate about their work? We are looking for a Child Care Licensor (SHPC2) to join our team of licensors in our Bellevue office to help ensure our communities have safe licensed child care options. The ideal candidate will possess a history of effective communication and collaborative skills when communicating with peers, clients, and the public in regard to child care.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:

As a Child Care Licensor, you will administer uniform procedures for development, licensing, technical assistance, monitoring, complaint inspections, and legal activities of all required child care and early learning environments, including but not limited to Child Care Centers, School Age, and Family Home Child Care programs.

Some of what youll do:

• Based on federal and state regulations, conducts initial and annual evaluations of required child care and early learning environments, including but not limited to family home childcare, child care center and school age programs for all applicants and licensees to determine compliance with WAC 110 and DCYF's policies and procedures; determines suitability for licensure.
• Assesses child care facilities to ensure the environment is safe and healthy. Assesses childcare activities and equipment to ensure developmental appropriateness, an anti-biased approach and cultural relevancy of early learning services.
• Completes licensing complaints in accordance with DCYF Child Care policies and procedures and documents in the licensing management system activities related to the complaint in accordance with DCYF Child Care policies and procedures.
• Initiates adverse actions when necessary in consultation with the Child Care Licensing Supervisor.
• In consultation with the Child Care Licensing Supervisor, initiates adverse actions against unlicensed providers who do not meet RCW and WAC requirements for child care licensing.
• Works with applicants and licensees to resolve identified licensing violations to ensure compliance with child care licensing requirements, in accordance with DCYF Child Care policies and procedures.
• Submits initial, non-expiring, and probationary licenses and certifications to the Child Care Licensing Supervisor so the agency can meet the 90-day deadline for action in response to each application.
• Provides ongoing technical assistance to early learning providers.
• Establishes and/or maintains a file for each required early learning provider in accordance with DCYF's agency specific schedule and DCYF's Child Care policies and procedures.
• Updates assigned licenses per DCYF policy and procedure to ensure they do not expire in the licensing management system.
• Verifies child care licensing qualifications in MERIT for applicants, licensees, family members, and staff for all required early learning providers, including but not limited to school age programs, child care centers and family home child care programs.
• Provides information on becoming licensed, including licensing orientation; Early Achievers program requirements, enrollment, training, resources, and support services.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately in writing and verbally in English.

Required Qualifications:

• Equivalent combination of education and experience doing planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs totaling four (4) years.

OR

• A Masters degree or higher in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, AND two (2) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

OR

• Bachelors degree in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; AND three (3) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

OR

• One (1) year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 1.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Demonstrated history of and/or ability for effective and clear communication with all levels including management, peers, clients, and the public.
• Demonstrated history of and/or ability for explaining in writing and verbally, complex technical and regulatory information in a clear and concise non-threatening but factual manner to clients and the public of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in monitoring or overseeing licensed child care, Head Start or ECEAP performance standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of child development; risk assessment and decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to research and apply law and regulations.
• Demonstrated interviewing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to serve the role of expert representative in both court proceedings and multi-disciplinary team service delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of group work and group dynamics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current literature on early care and education practices as well as concepts of community organization as applied to the development of community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to deduce potential impacts of conditions or assess risk.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office products and the use of mobile computing devices.

How do I apply?

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

• College Transcripts -If applicable. (An unofficial copy is acceptable for applying).

• Cover Letter (describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position).

• Resume

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.

This position requires a valid drivers license when operating a state or privately-owned vehicle on official state business.

Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/

If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. If youre experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22, or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, the individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans' Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

2026-09054

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Which of the following best describes how you meet the required qualifications for this position?

• Equivalent combination of education and experience doing planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs totaling four (4) years.
• A Masters degree or higher in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, AND two (2) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
• A Bachelors degree in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, AND three (3) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 1.
• I have none of the above.

02

Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Include your education and/or qualifying experience, the positions you held, your primary responsibilities, and the length of time you performed the work. The information you provide should be reflected in your application. Do not type "See resume" or "See application." If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, type "N/A."

03

Which of the following best describes your experience with professional-level child care licensing, regulatory compliance, or early childhood education in a licensed setting or formal early learning environment?

• No Experience - I have no experience in this area.
• Willing to Learn - I have limited or related experience but would need training and guidance to perform this work.
• Developing - I have performed this work with guidance and have a foundational understanding of licensing or early childhood education practices.
• Skilled - I have independently performed this work and can effectively apply my knowledge in a variety of situations.
• Expert - I have extensive experience in this area and have served as a subject matter expert, trainer, mentor, or resource to others.

04

Which of the following settings have you worked in at the professional level? Select all that apply. Please ensure your application reflects the experience you select below.

• Licensed Child Care Center
• Licensed Family Home Child Care
• Licensed School Age Program
• Early Childhood Education Program
• Child Care Licensing Agency
• Child Care or Early Learning Regulatory/Compliance Program
• None of the above

05

Which of the following best describes your experience assessing child care environments for health, safety, developmental appropriateness, anti-bias practices, or cultural relevancy?

• No Experience - I have not completed these types of assessments.
• Willing to Learn - I have limited related experience and would need training to perform this work.
• Developing - I have completed assessments with supervision or guidance.
• Skilled - I independently assess child care environments using licensing rules, standards, or Early Achievers guidance.
• Expert - I have extensive experience completing complex assessments, identifying high-risk issues, and guiding providers on corrective actions.

06

Which of the following best describes your experience conducting or supporting complaint investigations involving licensed or unlicensed child care providers?

• No Experience - I have not assisted with or conducted complaint investigations.
• Willing to Learn - I have limited exposure and would require training to perform this work.
• Developing - I have assisted with complaint reviews or investigations with some guidance.
• Skilled - I independently conduct complaint investigations, determine findings, and document activities according to policy.
• Expert - I lead complex investigations, assess immediate risk, collaborate with supervisors or legal staff, and support the adverse action process.

07

Which of the following best describes your experience documenting licensing activities, maintaining provider files, and using systems such as MERIT or the licensing module/tool?

• No Experience - I have not used licensing systems or documented regulatory activities.
• Willing to Learn - I have limited experience using documentation or licensing systems.
• Developing - I have used licensing systems and documentation tools with guidance.
• Skilled - I independently document licensing activities accurately, maintain complete provider records, and follow agency policies.
• Expert - I ensure documentation quality, handle complex record requirements, and support or train others in proper use of licensing systems.

08

Which of the following best describes your experience communicating with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, or linguistic backgrounds, including clients with limited English proficiency?

• No Experience - I have no experience communicating with diverse or LEP populations.
• Willing to Learn - I have limited experience and would benefit from training to perform this work effectively.
• Developing - I have experience communicating with diverse individuals with some guidance or supervision.
• Skilled - I regularly adapt my communication style to effectively interact with diverse or LEP individuals in various situations.
• Expert - I have extensive experience conducting interviews, gathering statements, and providing culturally responsive communication, and I serve as a resource to others.

09

Which of the following best describes your experience providing technical assistance, corrective action guidance, or regulatory support to child care providers or similar regulated programs?

• No Experience - I have not provided technical assistance or regulatory guidance.
• Willing to Learn - I have limited exposure and would require training to perform this work.
• Developing - I have provided technical assistance or guidance with some supervision.
• Skilled - I regularly provide technical assistance, help providers understand requirements, and support compliance activities.
• Expert - I guide providers through complex compliance issues, support corrective action plans, and help improve regulatory outcomes.

10

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

11

If claiming veterans preference in obtaining state employment, have you attached a redacted DD214, NGB22 or Predischarge Certification validating service type and discharge.

• Yes - DD214/NGB22
• Yes - Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission).
• N/A

12

How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?

• Washington States career website: www.careers.wa.gov
• Washington State Work Source office or website (Go2WorkSource.com)
• Washington State employee
• DCYF Recruiter
• College/university career fair or website
• Diversity network meeting/event
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• ZipRecruiter
• Handshake
• Other

Required Question

Employer State of Washington

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View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504

Website http://www.careers.wa.gov